Irving Howe Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Gli ebrei che combatterono contro il nazifascismo in tutta Europa furono centinaia di migliaia. In questo romanzo Primo Levi racconta le avventure drammatiche e vere di quei partigiani ebrei polacchi e russi che resero colpo su colpo a chi tentò di sterminarli. Dalle foreste della Russia Bianca attraverso incontri, separazioni, battaglie, stretti da vincoli fraterni e da passioni contrastate, i protagonisti di questa interminabile epopea percorrono la Polonia e la Germania, e raggiungono tra molte peripezie le vie della vecchia Milano. Venato di comicità sottile e mai incline a compiaciute descrizioni, Se non ora, quando?, il primo, vero romanzo dell'autore di Se questo è un uomo, si è imposto al grande pubblico, vincendo, quando uscì nel 1982, il Premio Campiello e il Premio Viareggio.

Short Shorts is a delightful anthology of miniature masterpieces. Here are thirty-eight brief, brilliant flashes of fiction, both classic and contemporary. Each work is superb, intense, and speaks to the human condition in a profound, often provocative way–a truly outstanding collection by some of the worlds greatest authors.

Silone's first novel, published in German in 1933 and in English in 1934, garnered worldwide acclaim, selling over a million and a half copies in twenty-seven languages. Set against the backdrop of the impending Spanish Civil War and shortly after Hitler's rise to power, the narrative had a profound impact on public opinion, becoming a symbol of resistance and a significant anti-Fascist document in the late 1930s. The story unfolds in the fictional rural village of Fontamara, located in the Abruzzo region, where the impoverished inhabitants, the Fontamaresi, are largely unaware of global events, including the rise of Fascism. They live in stark contrast to the wealthy Impresario, who represents the power and immorality of the Fascist regime. The Fontamaresi, disconnected from modernity and technology, struggle for survival through agriculture and emigration, while remaining vulnerable to exploitation. Their ignorance leads to tragic consequences, including violence against women by Fascist squads. Berardo Viola emerges as a key figure, sacrificing himself to disseminate socialist ideas and incite rebellion. Ultimately, the government's brutal actions result in the deaths of many villagers, highlighting the dire consequences of their naivety and the oppressive political climate.

This is the first British publication of a seminal work of twentieth century fiction, rediscovering Delmore Schwartz for a new generation of readers.Delmore Schwartz became the voice of a new generation, when In Dreams Begin Responsibilities was published in the debut issue of 'Partisan Review' in 1937. His influence on other writers was immediate and is still enormous; he was an unfluence on Philip Roth and Saul Bellow, whose Humboldt's Gift is a fictionalised account of Bellow's own relationship with Schwartz.Delmore Schwartz is the only writer to be memorialised in a song by Lou Reed and also in one of John Berryman's Dream Songs. Despite his early promise and achievement Delmore Schwartz died destitute in a New York hotel in 1966.In Dreams Begin Responsibilities and Other Stories collects eight of Schwartz's finest stories; including the seminal In Dreams Begin Responsibilities, the foundation for all post-World War Two American-Jewish fiction. Delmore Schwartz found a vernacular language for the generational conflicts and self-analysis of educated and ambitious young people in conflict with their immigrant parents that is still captivating.

1978 Viking Press hardcover, Irving Howe (World of Our The Journey of the East European Jews to America and the Life They Found and Made). A powerful biography detailing the life of the Russian revolutionary, political theorist, and politician.

PB, Mentor, 1977. Cover glossy but scratched, former owner's name on cover. Spine supple and tight. Pages tanned but absolutely clean, unmarked except for owner's stamp on bottom edge. I ship within 24 hours, but allow 6-14 days for standard delivery. Need it faster? Choose expedited shipping. Free USPS delivery confirmation.